Neil Walker’s Father ‘Thrilled’ With Pirates So Far

CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 16: Neil Walker #18 of the Pittsburgh Pirates at bat during the third inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on June 16, 2012 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Pirates defeated the Indians 9-2.

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PITTSBURGH (93-7The Fan) – Former major league pitcher Tom Walker joins the Vinnie & Cook show on Sportsradio 93-7 The Fan.

Tom is more commonly known around these parts as Neil Walker’s father, and he couldn’t be more thrilled about how the Pirates season has gone so far.

Tom shares what advice he gave Neil as a child, and what wisdom he still gives to him to this day.

Tom also gives us a parent’s perspective on what Pirate first-round pick Mark Appel may be going through right now, and he shares his story of his connection with Roberto Clemente’s fateful final night.